A study published last June in Nature Medicine suggesting that the mutation used to create the world’s first CRISPR babies might shorten their life expectancy has been retracted, reports Nature.
Archive for October 2019
It is believed that human cartilage cannot regenerate itself, or at least, only to a very limited degree. That’s why repetitive joint injuries due to sports or trauma often lead
A new study published on 4 October in Science highlights the “heavy toll” of international wildlife trade (1). The researchers predict that future trade could affect more than 3000 additional
This year, the Chemistry Nobel was awarded to three scientists for their contributions to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which enabled the portable technology revolution and since they first entered
This year, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three biologists who helped decipher how cells of the body sense and adapt to available oxygen. These advances
The rapid increase in malaria-carrying mosquitos following the dry season in parts of Africa has puzzled scientists for decades. The surge cannot be explained by breeding within newly rain-filled sites
The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands founded by young engineer Boyan Slat, has improved its plastic-collecting device. The latest version has finally captured and retained
A report outlining the results of a large 18-year habitat study published on 27 September in Science highlights the immense value of habitat connectivity and biodiversity (1). The authors suggest